The 33rd ISANA International Education Association Conference (2023 ISANA) was held at Rydges World Square, Sydney, 6 – 8 December 2023.

Theme: Community, Connection: Advancing International Education Services

Referencing

Surname, Initial, The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 33rd ISANA International Education Association Conference, 6 – 8 December 2023.

Organising Committee

• Kashif Chauhan (Conference Convenor)
• Sharon Cook (ISANA President)
• Annette Kalczynska (ISANA Vice President)
• Melanie Duncan (ISANA Co-VP PD)
• Danielle Hartridge (ISANA Co-VP PD)
• Bronwyn Gilson (ISANA Communications)

Program

Please visit https://isana.org.au/2023-conference-program/ 

Presentations

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Title	Theme	Format	Slides
The Wellbeing Turn:  The ‘New’ International Student Experience And Why Community and Connectivity Matter Professor Catherine Gomes		Keynote Speaker
Plenary Panel: Community, Connection Susana Ng, Charlotte Long, Paul Nicolaou, Chris Beard		Panel	N/A
Australian Government International Student and Graduate Surveys – 2022 Steve Nerlich Abstract	Student Experience Data Insights	Oral Presentation
International students thriving through community partnerships Nathan Pugliese Abstract	Younger Overseas Students & Consumer Protection	Oral Presentation	N/A
Feeling frustrated by budget cuts? One university’s story of going outside the ivory tower to fund fun for their students Shawna Hooton Abstract	Future of international education –	Oral Presentation
Measurement with purpose – Turning student experience insights into action Hayley Shields Abstract	Student Experience Data Insights	Oral Presentation
Adapting to the Post- COVID Landscape: Enhancements to the UNSW Under 18 Year Program Louise Tabrum, Zainab Theyab Abstract	Younger Overseas Students & Consumer Protection	Oral Presentation	N/A
Side Hustle School: an unlikely partnership and community Anita van Rooyen Abstract	Collaborating with Community	Oral Presentation
The International Student Experience: sharing student centric perspectives on studying at Australian universities Olga Cherniak Abstract	Student Experience Data Insights	Oral Presentation	N/A
International student written agreements: fairness of refund terms Klara Major Abstract	Younger Overseas Students & Consumer Protection	Oral Presentation
Tomorrow Is Mine: harnessing the power of the student voice for deeper engagement and advocacy Trevor Jackson Abstract	Collaborating with Community	Oral Presentation
Education Agent Certification – the way forward Robert Parsonson Abstract		Oral Presentation	N/A
Embedding the LET Your Story Talk – Lived Experience Toolkit in student services practices to enhance student wellbeing Catherine Simmonds and Sharon Cook Abstract		Oral Presentation
Connecting international students to their campus, city, and community in a FUNtastic way Alessandro Sereni Abstract	Orientation and Transition	Oral Presentation
A personalised and autonomous approach to meet international students’ English language proficiency needs in Australian higher education Mira Kim Abstract	Student Learning	Oral Presentation
Comparison of Career Aspirations and Values among International and Australian Students in an Australian Higher Education Provider Catherine Sicurella, John Boyd-Gerny Abstract	Staff & Student Careers	Oral Presentation
All Cultures Weave Project Presentation Melanie Gibson, Caelli Brooker, Gillean Shaw, Jackie Taylor Abstract	Orientation and Transition	Oral Presentation
Disputes about academic misconduct decisions Klara Major Abstract	Student Learning	Oral Presentation
Credentials for a specialist profession: Introducing microlearning to the international education sector Chris Beard Abstract	Staff & Student Careers	Oral Presentation
How was your trip? Reflection strategies to enhance student  learning during re-entry transitions Nancy Arthur Abstract	Orientation and Transition	Oral Presentation	N/A
According Transition Pedagogy for inclusion and international student success Professor Sally Kift Abstract		Keynote Speaker	N/A
Plenary Panel: Students		Panel	N/A
Belonging and Connection – why is this so hard and how can it be easier? Anita van Rooyen Abstract		Oral Presentation
Intervention Strategy Framework: Designing and road-testing an Intervention Strategy Framework in a pathway college context Pru Wirth, Linda Anwia Abtract		Oral Presentation	N/A
International Student Mental Health Peer Work Rafi Armanto Abstract	International Student Mental Health	Oral Presentation	N/A
An interactive session hosted Bronwyn Gilson and Sharon Cook Abstract	2023: International Education under the microscope: examining the findings of the proposed Government changes	Oral Presentation
A mental wellbeing web application to support the help-seeking of Chinese-speaking international university students Isabella Choi Abstract	International Student Mental Health	Oral Presentation
An interactive session hosted continued… Bronwyn Gilson and Sharon Cook Abstract	2023: International Education under the microscope: examining the findings of the proposed Government changes	Oral Presentation
Supporting suicidal international students: Insights and recommendations Dr Sonia Kalsi Abstract	International Student Mental Health	Oral Presentation
An interactive session hosted continued… Bronwyn Gilson and Sharon Cook Abstract	2023: International Education under the microscope: examining the findings of the proposed Government changes	Oral Presentation
Teaching students how to read and understand marking rubrics and demonstrate critical thinking in assessments Andrea Vergara Abstract	Academic Skills Support	Oral Presentation
Help-seeking after intimate partner or sexual violence: Exploring the experiences of international student women in Australia Helen Forbes-Mewett Abstract	International Education in Society	Oral Presentation
Peer Learning for and by International Students Kristine De Liseo Abstract	Student Voices	Oral Presentation	N/A
Equalizer, Motivator, Confidence Booster: How ChatGPT Can Enhance English Language Skills and Learning Motivation for EAL Students James Bedford, Mira Kim Abstract	Academic Skills Support	Oral Presentation
Educating for Change – Preventing and responding to modern slavery amongst university students in pre-service courses. Melissa Halliday Abstract	International Education in Society	Oral Presentation
Student community connection: enabling employability for students in key skills priorities to fill regional skills vacancies Gordon Scott Abstract	Student Voices	Oral Presentation
Plenary Panel: Accommodation: Who is responsible? Professor Alana Morris, Sean Stimson, Weihong Liang		Panel
Launch of the Enhanced Contact Points Website Professor Catherine Gomes		Keynote Speaker
Student Accommodation is Not Just a Place to Live Geoff Denison Abstract		Oral Presentation
Turning Accommodation into a Winning Solution David Bycroft Abstract		Oral Presentation
Developing Quality Homestay Standards in Partnership with Industry Stakeholders and Practitioners Daniel Yuen Abstract		Oral Presentation
Best Practice Student Experience Management Desma Smith & Mary Ann Seow Workshop Overview		Post-Conference Workshop	N/A
Understanding ESOS Melanie Duncan Workshop Overview		Post Conference-Workshop	N/A

Sponsors

• NSW Government/Study NSW (Gold Sponsor)
• Confedence Hackers.com (Exhibitors)
• KAASH & KAASH Strategic Communications (Media Partner)